ORIGIN

This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300GD is a right-hand-drive example that the seller imported from London, England to New Orleans, Louisiana in 2013. Now showing just under 95k miles, the truck is finished in silver over a gray and plaid interior and is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-five diesel mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Service performed during the seller’s ownership includes a new master cylinder, Bilstein shocks, Bosch starter, glow plugs, and more. This Geländewagen is now offered with partial service records, MOT inspection certificates, and a clean Louisiana title in the seller’s name.

The exterior is finished in Astral Silver Metallic (9735) and was reportedly repainted sometime in the last 15 years. The clear coat is peeling on the hood, and the rear bumper is dented. Corrosion is said to be present on multiple areas of the body, most notably the rear quarter panels and under the headlights. Rusted rear corner sections around the taillights were removed and replaced with sections of diamond-plated black aluminum in 2016. The condition of the paint and trim is shown up close in the gallery below.

Factory 5-spoke 15″ wheels are mounted with Firestone Destination A/T tires, and each corner is detailed in the gallery.

The interior is trimmed in gray with dark blue carpeting, along with plaid cloth inserts on the doors and seats. The driver’s seat is notably worn, as are the trunk door hinges. The tachometer and heater blower fan are both inoperable, along with the driver and passenger window regulators.

A modern JVC stereo has replaced the factory head unit, and a stone chip is shown on the windshield. The 5-digit odometer shows approximately 94,500 miles, more than 35k of which have been added by the seller since 2013.

The 3.0-liter OM617 inline-five diesel is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. All four wheels are driven through a selectable dual-range transfer case with front and rear lockable differentials. An electric radiator fan has been fitted, and the seller reports that the plastic fuel tank leaks if filled past halfway full. Over the past three years, the seller has greased the driveshaft, replaced fluids and filters, and serviced the transmission, transfer case, and differentials. In addition, the following new components have been installed:

Glow plugs

Bilstein shocks

Bosch starter

Front brake pads

Master cylinder

Steering link/drag link dust boots

The seller notes that the engine drips oil when the vehicle is parked. Additional images of the underside can be viewed in the gallery below.

A factory manual and other booklets are included in the sale along with multiple MOT inspection certifications.

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1989 Mercedes-Benz 300GD 5-Speed

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